Associate Dentist at Dental Recruit Network in Brighton

Join a modern Brighton practice where you can build your private career with manageable NHS commitment and excellent earning potential.

ASSOCIATE DENTIST | BRIGHTON | 45% PRIVATE

Predominantly Private | 2 Days Per Week | Up to £15 UDA | ~1,000 UDAs | Modern Digital Practice

A low-NHS role designed for private growth

Are you an Associate Dentist looking to increase your private work without completely stepping away from the stability of NHS dentistry?

A modern, established dental practice in Brighton is looking for a part-time Associate Dentist to join its predominantly private team.

With approximately 1,000 UDAs per year, a 45% private revenue split and strong demand for private treatment, this role offers a great platform for a Dentist who wants to develop their private diary without taking on a large NHS commitment.

You'll be joining a forward-thinking practice with modern digital technology, an experienced clinical team and a varied patient base.

The Key Numbers

• Up to £15 per UDA DOE
• 45% private revenue split
• ~1,000 UDAs per year
• 50/50 laboratory fee split
• 2 days per week
• Predominantly private practice
• SOE
• Brighton

The low NHS allocation gives you considerably more capacity to develop your private treatment diary and grow your patient following.

Role Details

Position: Associate Dentist
Location: Brighton
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time
Practice Type: Mixed – Predominantly Private
Working Pattern: 2 days per week
Start: ASAP

Saturday Requirement

The practice is ideally looking for someone who can commit to either:

• Alternate Saturdays
• OR
• One Saturday per month

The exact working pattern can be discussed around your availability.

Why This Earning Structure Works

This role has been structured to give you the opportunity to build your private income while maintaining a manageable NHS commitment.

You'll receive:

• Up to £15 per UDA
• 45% private revenue split
• 50/50 laboratory fee split
• Around 1,000 UDAs annually

With only around 1,000 UDAs to fulfil, there is significant scope within your working week to focus on private treatment, comprehensive care and developing your own patient base.

This could be an ideal stepping stone if you're currently working in a more NHS-heavy environment and want to gradually move towards predominantly private dentistry.

Working Hours

Monday–Friday: 09:00–17:30
Saturday: 09:00–15:00

The position is for 2 days per week, with your specific days and Saturday arrangement agreed with the successful candidate.

A Modern, Digital Practice

You'll be joining a modern and forward-thinking dental practice where technology, clinical development and patient experience are important parts of the working environment.

The practice offers:

• Predominantly private patient base
• Low NHS commitment
• Modern digital surgeries
• Advanced clinical technology
• Intraoral scanners
• SOE practice management software
• Experienced clinical and support team
• Strong demand for private treatment
• Professional and supportive environment

The combination of a modern clinical setup and predominantly private patient base provides a strong environment for developing your private career.

Variety Beyond General Dentistry

Although the role offers plenty of general dentistry, there is also scope to develop your experience across more advanced areas.

You may have exposure to:

• General Dentistry
• Endodontics
• Oral Surgery
• Dental Implants

The practice is also open to Dentists developing their own clinical interests and expanding the range of private treatments they offer.

Your Private Career Could Start Here

This opportunity could be particularly attractive if you're looking to make private dentistry a bigger part of your career.

It could suit someone who:

• Already has private experience and wants to grow it further
• Wants to move away from a heavily NHS-focused diary
• Is considering a transition towards private dentistry
• Wants a manageable NHS commitment
• Enjoys comprehensive treatment planning
• Is motivated to develop a private patient following
• Wants greater earning potential through private treatment

Rather than simply filling a pre-existing diary, the practice is looking for someone who wants to grow with the practice and build long-term patient relationships.

What Will You Be Doing

You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your patients and provide high-quality NHS and private care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality NHS and private dentistry
• Carrying out examinations and treatment planning
• Developing and maintaining your patient base
• Discussing appropriate treatment options with patients
• Delivering excellent clinical outcomes
• Maintaining accurate digital records
• Working closely with Dental Nurses and the wider clinical team
• Providing an excellent patient experience
• Developing your private treatment portfolio over time

Who Are They Looking For

The practice is looking for a confident, personable and clinically driven Dentist who is comfortable treating both NHS and private patients.

Essential:

• GDC-registered Dentist
• Confident providing general dentistry
• Comfortable working across NHS and private care
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent patient-management ability
• Professional and ethical approach
• Commitment to high clinical standards

Desirable:

• Previous private dentistry experience
• Implant experience
• Invisalign / clear aligner experience
• Cosmetic or advanced dentistry interests
• Additional postgraduate training
• Existing ambition to build a private patient base

The ideal candidate will be someone who is patient-focused, personable and motivated to develop their private career.

Why Apply

There are plenty of reasons this could be an attractive move:

• 45% private revenue split
• Up to £15 per UDA
• Only ~1,000 UDAs per year
• 50/50 laboratory fee split
• Predominantly private environment
• Genuine private growth potential
• 2-day part-time position
• Modern Dentally/SOE digital workflow
• Intraoral scanning technology
• Implant, oral surgery & endodontic exposure
• Experienced and supportive team
• Strong existing private demand
• Opportunity to develop your own patient following
• Excellent Brighton location

Ready to Make the Move Towards Private

If you're an Associate Dentist looking for a predominantly private position in Brighton, with a manageable NHS commitment and plenty of scope to develop your private diary, this could be an excellent opportunity.

With around 1,000 UDAs, a 45% private split and a flexible 2-day working pattern, you can build your private career without immediately committing to a fully private model.

Apply today for a confidential discussion and find out more about this Associate Dentist opportunity in Brighton.

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